Abstract: A flowable material for pavement repair and maintenance comprises rounded sand coated with a polymeric surfactant to be non absorbent of water in the presence of a polymer mix which allows time for easy placement of the mix into damaged pavement. The polymeric surfactant coating creates a strong affinity between the sand and the polymer mix. The materials are chosen preferably to cause an isoviscous reaction to occur. This type of reaction is characterized by a setting phase which stabilizes the repair before a rapid change in viscosity occurs and may be further enabled by an excess of polymer to increase flowability. An excess of polymer insures that sufficient binder remains at the upper portions of the repair to provide flexible and waterproof structure while excess fluid components settle to the bottom of the repair before setting occurs to seal the surrounding pavement. The slow buildup of viscosity allows the sand to settle so that the mix becomes self-compacting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers comprising absorption pigments, which are distinguished by the fact that they have high absorption in the near IR region, and to the use thereof, in particular in thermoforming and in IR light welding.

Abstract: The invention concerns thermoplastic materials with improved mechanical properties, comprising a matrix and inclusions. The materials comprise at least two families of inclusions defined by their type, shape and dimensions and optionally by their concentration. The materials can in particular be used for making molded thermoplastic articles.

Abstract: A rubber composition usable for the manufacture of tyres, based on at least a diene elastomer, a reinforcing filler and a coupling agent, characterised in that said filler comprises a synthetic metal hydroxide covered with silica, the metal of the hydroxide being selected from the group consisting of Al, Fe, Mg and mixtures of these metals. Use as reinforcing filler, in a diene rubber composition, of such a metal hydroxide. The metal hydroxide is preferably constituted of aggregates (secondary particles) of anisometric form, the primary particles possibly themselves being of anisometric form, for example in the form of rods, which imparts to the compositions of the invention anisotropic properties which are advantageous for separating their mechanical properties. Use of such a rubber composition for the manufacture of rubber articles, in particular of tyres or semi-finished products made of rubber intended for these tyres, in particular of treads.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, containing at least one silicone elastomer and at least one encapsulated pigment, wherein the refractive index of the pigment is greater than the refractive index of the encapsulating material.

Abstract: The present invention provides an excellent radiation curable aqueous coating composition, which is highly safe and can make the adhesion to a metal surface and the corrosion resistance compatible which have been considered to conflict with each other, particularly adhesion after severe working and solvent resistance, and particularly durability to alcohols having high polarity. The composition of the present invention contains (1) a phosphoric acid ester compound having an ethylenically unsaturated double bond, (2) an aqueous polyurethane resin having both an ethylenically unsaturated double bond and a group capable of forming a salt, and (3) colloidal silica.

Abstract: Silicas modified with groups of the general formula (I) RaSiR1bOc—??(I) where at least one of R or R1 is a >C3 hydrocarbon radical are useful in preparing stable dispersions of basic substances, the silica permitting a decrease in the shear viscosity h for a storage time of 1 week at room temperature (25° C.) to not more than 50% of the initial viscosity value, the viscosity being measured by means of cone/plate geometry with a shearing gap of 105 ?m and a shear rate of 0.5 s?1 at 25° C.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a filled halobutyl elastomer, which includes mixing a halobutyl elastomer with at least one mineral filler that has been reacted with at least one organic compound containing at least one basic nitrogen-containing group and at least one hydroxyl group and, optionally, with at least one silazane compound before admixing the filler with the halobutyl elastomer and optionally curing the filled elastomer with sulfur or other curative systems.

Abstract: A curable composition contains: a) functionalized colloidal silica obtained from the reaction of surface hydroxyl groups of colloidal silica with at least one functionalizing silane of the general formula: (Rl)aSi(OR2)4?a wherein each R1 is, independently, a monovalent alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkaryl or aralkyl group of up to 18 carbon atoms, optionally possessing at least one chemically reactive functionality selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, acrylate and epoxy; b) at least one first curable monomer possessing at least one of alkenyl and acrylate functionality; c) at least one second curable monomer possessing epoxy functionality; d) at least one third curable monomer possessing at least one of alkenyl and acrylate functionality together with epoxy functionality, the third curable monomer replacing or supplementing the first and/or second curable monomer, provided, that when the third curable monomer replaces both the first and second curable monomers, the functionalized colloidal silica po

Abstract: Surface-modified, fumed silica having the data: BET surface area, m2/g: 25-400; Average primary particle size, nm: 5-50; pH: 3-10; Carbon content, % by weight: 0.1-10; Potassium content (calculated as potassium oxide), % by weight: 0.000001-40; is prepared by subjecting a fumed silica to surface modification in the presence of potassium compounds. It can be used in LSR silicone rubber compositions as a filler.

Abstract: A nanocomposite material suitable for electrical insulation includes a polymer compounded with a substantially homogeneously distributed functionalized nanoparticle filler. The nanocomposite material is produced by compounding the polymer with the functionalized nanoparticle filler by imparting a shear force to a mixture of the polymer and filler capable of preventing agglomeration of the filler whereby the filler is substantially homogeneously distributed in the nanocomposite material. The electrical insulation may be adapted for AC or DC high voltage, and may also be adapted for low or medium voltage to prevent formation of water tree structures.

Abstract: The invention provides titanium dioxide pigments for plastics resin compositions which are excellent in dispersibility, light resistance, and weather resistance and little cause surface imperfection. In particular, the invention provides a titanium dioxide pigment suitable for general-purpose plastics resin compositions which can attain excellent dispersion and lacing resistance even when blended in a high concentration; a titanium dioxide pigment suitable for engineering plastics resin compositions which can attain dispersion properties, silver streaking resistance, inhibition of reduction in molecular weight, and thermal discoloration resistance at high levels; a process for the production of the pigments; and resin compositions containing the pigments. A titanium dioxide pigment for plastics resin compositions, characterized in that each titanium dioxide particle has a dense hydrous silica coat covering its surface and an organic compound coat formed on the silica coat not through an interlayer.

Abstract: The present invention is related to treated filler and processes for producing said treated filler. Untreated filler slurry can be treated with a treating material and, optionally, a coupling material and then subjected to conventional drying method(s), to produce the treated filler of the invention. Treated filler has a wide variety of applications including but not limited to battery separators and rubber compositions such as tires.

Abstract: A surface-modified precipitated silica, useful as a matting agent, contains the silica having a polymer on a surface thereof. The surface-modified precipitated silica improves the transmission of a clear coating material, having a refractive index of nD20=1.4492 and containing 5% by weight of said silica, by at least 20%, in comparison to the same clear coating material containing 5% by weight of a reference precipitated silica surface treated with a polyethylene wax.

Abstract: The present invention provides an abrasion resistant composition comprising fluoropolymer and an effective amount of micropulp to increase the abrasion resistance of an article such as a film formed from the composition by at least 25% as compared to film formed from the fluoropolymer by itself. In an especially preferred embodiment, the composition also contains an effective amount of pigment to further increase the abrasion resistance of film formed from the composition as compared to film formed from the fluoropolymer by itself. The invention is especially useful for films formed on a fuser roll.

Abstract: Provided are a thermoplastic resin composition, a thermoplastic resin molded product and an outside plate part of a vehicle capable of improving both characteristics of heat resistance and impact resistance while being compatible with each other. The thermoplastic resin composition contains: 65 to 86.5 mass % of a polyamide resin component (A), 13 to 25 mass % of an acid modified elastomer component (B), and 10 mass % or less of an olefin-based resin component (C) and/or 8 mass % or less of a filler component (D), wherein a dispersion phase of a core-shell type particle structure that is formed from the acid modified elastomer component (B) serving as a shell phase and the olefin-based resin component (C) and/or the filler component (D) serving as a core phase is dispersed in a matrix phase formed from the polyamide resin component (A).

Abstract: Disclosed is a primer composition that comprises (A) polyurethane resin particles, (B) a urethane-forming monomer and/or oligomer, and (C) oxide microparticles. A method of manufacturing a plastic lens is also disclosed. The method comprises: forming a primer layer using a primer-forming composition comprising (A) polyurethane resin particles, (B) a urethane-forming monomer and/or oligomer, and (C) oxide microparticles on at least one surface of a plastic substrate; and forming a hard coat over said primer layer to obtain a plastic lens sequentially comprising a primer layer and a hard coat on at least one surface of a plastic substrate. A plastic lens comprising a primer layer and a hard coat on at least one surface of a plastic substrate is also disclosed. The primer layer is manufactured by using the primer-forming composition.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for producing a clay/AMO complex by modifying layered inorganic silicate clay with the intercalating agent AMO (amine-terminated Mannich oligomer). The AMO is prepared by polymerizing polyoxyalkylene amine having molecular weight over 1000, p-cresol and formaldehyde. The present invention also discloses a method for producing nanosilicate plates by extracting the AMO from the above complex with a hydroxide or a chloride of alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal. The extracted AMO can be recycled for reusing.

Abstract: A method of providing location dependent content to an end station using a base station. The base station receives from an end station and via a communications network, a content request, and an identifier indicative of an identity of the end station. The base station then authenticates the user or the end station using the identifier. In response to a successful authentication, the base station determines the location of the end station and determines content using the location or the content request, which is then transferred to the end station.

Abstract: The glittering ink composition of the present invention contains a glass flake pigment, a water-soluble resin, a water-soluble organic solvent and water as essential ingredients. The content of the glass flake pigment is 0.01-40% by weight relative to the total amount of the ink composition. Moreover, the ink composition contains a synthetic resin emulsion as a binder component for fixing the glass flake pigment to a handwriting or a coated film in 0.01-40% by weight in solids relative to the total amount of the ink composition. The synthetic resin emulsion has an anionic property or a nonionic property and its minimum film forming temperature is not higher than 20° C.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to improve abrasion-resistance and spin performance of a golf ball having a polyurethane cover. The golf ball of the present invention is a golf ball having a core and a cover covering the core. The cover contains a layered silicate and a polyurethane resin having a secondary or a tertiary amine structure in a molecular chain thereof. In the present invention, the polyurethane resin used as a resin component constituting the cover has a secondary or tertiary amine structure in a molecular chain. Thus, it has a strong interaction with the layered silicate, and a reinforcing effect of the filler becomes even higher. As a result, abrasion-resistance and spin performance of the resultant cover are improved.

Abstract: A cure system including a compatiblized and passivated refectory solid dispersed within a low temperature liquid curing agent is provided. An adhesive system including the cure system is provided, and an associated method. A device including the cured adhesive system is provided.

Abstract: A liquid epoxy resin composition comprising (A) a liquid epoxy resin, (B) a curing agent, (C) an inorganic filler, (D) a hygroscopic agent, and optionally, (E) a fluxing agent has the advantages of void-free fill, shelf stability and solder connection, and is thus advantageously used in the fabrication of flip chip semiconductor devices by the no-flow method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exfoliating agent and to a process for producing random form of nanoscale silicate plates. The exfoliating agent applied in the present invention has the formula: wherein n=1 to 5 and R is a polyoxypropylene group, poly(oxyethylene/oxypropylene) group, polyoxybutylene group, or polyoxyethylene group. In this invention, layered silicate clays are exfoliated into random silicate plates by acidifying AMO with inorganic acid, adding the acidified AMO to layered silicate clay with agitation, and adding sodium hydroxide or chloride of alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal, in ethanol, water and a hydrophobic organic solvent to the intermediate product and repeating phase separation procedures to isolate random silicate plates from water phase.

Abstract: In order to provide a resin composition containing a lactic acid resin, and a molded article obtained from this resin composition which impart flame retardance to the resin composition and suppress a reduction in the molecular weight, use is made of a flame-retardant resin composition which contains a resin composition of which the major component is a lactic acid resin, and a surface-treated metallic hydroxide, wherein the surface-treated metallic hydroxide is added by 50-150 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the lactic acid resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to zinc oxide nanoparticles having an average particle size in the range from 3 to 50 nm, dispersed in an organic solvent, according to one or more of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that in a step a) one or more precursors of the nanoparticles are converted into the nanoparticles in an alcohol, in a step b) the growth of the nanoparticles is terminated by addition of at least one modifier, which is a precursor of silica, when the absorption edge in the UV/VIS spectrum of the reaction solution has reached the desired value, in a step c) the silica coating is modified by addition of at least one further surface modifier selected from the group consisting of organofunctional silanes, quaternary ammonium compounds, phosphonates, phosphonium and sulfonium compounds or mixtures thereof, and optionally, in step d), the alcohol from step a) is removed and replaced by another organic solvent, to isolated nanoparticles, and to the use thereof for UV protection in polymers.

Abstract: An ink composition containing at least a chromatic pigment, polymer particles and water, and further containing hydrophobic silica fine particles.

Abstract: A cure system including a compatiblized and passivated refectory solid dispersed within a low temperature liquid curing agent is provided. An adhesive system including the cure system is provided, and an associated method. A device including the cured adhesive system is provided.

Abstract: Siloxane resins containing both polyoxyalkylene M siloxy units and alkyl functional M and T siloxy units and aqueous compositions thereof are disclosed. The aqueous compositions contain dispersed particles stabilized by the siloxane resin, and are useful for the entrapment and delivery of various personal, household, and medical care actives.

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a particulate material includes alumina hydrate. The particulate material has a 500 psi Compaction Volume Ratio of at least about 4.0 cc/cc.

Abstract: The present invention involves a method of delaminating aggregated particles of natural silicate, nanoplatelet, nanofiber, or nanotube structures. The method comprises diffusing a coating agent in a substantially supercritical fluid between the aggregated particles and catastrophically depressurizing the substantially supercritical fluid to form delaminated particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a molded plastic body (1) which is produced from a cured reaction mixture (2). Said reaction mixture (2) is pourable in the non-cured state and comprises 50 to 90% by weight, based on the reaction mixture (2), of an inorganic particulate filler (3), a cross-linking agent (4), and 10 to 50% by weight, based on the reaction mixture (2), of a binder solution (5). Said binder solution (5) comprises a monomer and a polymer dissolved therein. The inventive molded plastic body is characterized in that the percentage of the cross-linking agent (4) admixed to the binder solution (5) is more than 10% by weight based on the percentage of the monomer in the binder solution (5). The invention also relates to a method for producing the molded plastic body.

Abstract: A nanocomposite composition having superior barrier properties and an article comprising the same are provided. The nanocomposite composition includes: a polyolefin resin; a nanocomposite having barrier properties, and including intercalated clay and one or more resins having barrier properties, and a compatibilizer. The resin having barrier properties comprises an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, a polyamide, an ionomer, a polyvinyl alcohol, or a combination comprising one or more of the foregoing resins. The nanocomposite composition has superior mechanical strength and can form a strong barrier to oxygen, organic solvent, and moisture. Also, the nanocomposite composition has superior chemical barrier properties and can be used in single/multi-layer blow molding and film processing.

Abstract: A polymer composite and a stretched product thereof formed from a three dimensional network structure including an organic polymer (A), comprising either a polymer produced from a water soluble (meth)acrylate ester (a), or a copolymer of a water soluble (meth)acrylate ester (a) and at least one compound selected from a group consisting of (meth)acrylamide and N-substituted (meth)acrylamides (b), and a water swelling clay mineral (B).

Abstract: An electrophoretic particle including: a pigment particle having an average particle diameter of 1 ?m or smaller; and a polymer layer having an average thickness of 1 to 500 nm formed on a surface of the pigment particle, wherein 50% or higher of an entire surface of the pigment particle is coated with the polymer layer. The electrophoretic particle can be produced by radical polymerization using a polymerization initiator in a state where a pigment particle and monomer components are present in a solvent. The electrophoretic particle can be used in a microcapsule and a sheet for electrophoretic display, as well as an electrophoretic display device and an electronic equipment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a material which consists essentially of sand and polymers as well as optionally, a small quantity of aggregates. The invention also relates to a method for producing this material, comprising the following steps: producing a hot molten mixture consisting of sand and polymers; introducing said molten mixture into a mould; cooling the molten mixture under pressure until the molten mixture hardens in the mould. The material can be used e.g. for producing building blocks, pavement slabs, manhole covers, housings in electrical engineering and insulators for high-voltage applications.

Abstract: Disclosed are herein functionalized silica nanoparticles having polyethylene glycol linkages and a production method thereof. More specifically, example embodiments relate to functionalized silica nanoparticles that avoid of aggregation nanoparticles via introduction of PEG linkages onto the nanoparticles and have high reactivity via introduction of PEG which links a ligand to a target cell, and a production method thereof.

Abstract: A golf ball incorporates nanofiller material in its core, cover, or intermediate layers. Also, a method includes a step of blending into a composition for a golf ball nanocomposite material, nanofiller material or both. The nanocomposite and/or nanofiller materials impart favorable properties to materials used for golf balls, and they provide for greater versatility in usage than materials previously used. Particular compositions incorporating nanocomposite material also are described as suited for use in golf ball compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, preferably a care and/or treatment and/or make-up composition for keratin and keratinous materials in general (including the skin, hair, nails, scalp, and/lips of human beings, keratinous fibers, etc.), containing an oil, a structuring polymer and a coated silicone elastomer. Preferably, the compositions of the invention are anhydrous.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid material, its use and its production process. The hybrid material comprises a polymer with acid groups. The inorganic part of the said hybrid material is constituted by the combination of at least two metal oxide components, whereof at least one comprises a functional group permitting an interaction and a spatial relationship with the acid groups of the polymer.

Abstract: Silicas modified with groups of the general formula (I) RaSiR1bOc— ??(I) where at least one of R or R1 is a >C3 hydrocarbon radical are useful in preparing stable dispersions of basic substances, the silica permitting a decrease in the shear viscosity h for a storage time of 1 week at room temperature (25° C.) to not more than 50% of the initial viscosity value, the viscosity being measured by means of cone/plate geometry with a shearing gap of 105 ?m and a shear rate of 0.5 s?1 at 25° C.

Abstract: A modified particle or aggregate is disclosed wherein a particle has an attached group having the formula: wherein the substituents are defined in the disclosure. Modified particles with attached polymers are also disclosed as well as methods of making the modified products.

Abstract: An anisotropic conductive adhesive material and a display panel unit having the same is disclosed. The anisotropic conductive adhesive material may comprise a binder; and a conductive filler which is uniformly distributed inside the binder and is not distorted by thermal adhesion. Accordingly, the conductive filler may be uniformly distributed, thereby enhancing an electric contact quality between an electrode of a glass substrate and an FPC and reducing contact resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reinforcement yarns coated with a sizing composition comprising at least one silane satisfying the formula: Si(R1)(R2)(R3)(R4) in which: R1, R2 and R3 are chosen from the following atoms or groups: —H (except in the case of R3), —Cl, —O—R5, —O—R6—O—R5, —O—(C?O)—R5, —O—R6—(C?O)—R5, R5 and R6 being chosen from hydrocarbon radicals whose main chain has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R4?—R7—NHR8 R7 being chosen from branched hydrocarbon radicals whose main chain has from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, R8 being chosen from the following groups: —H, —R9—NH2, —R10—NH—R9—NH2, R9 being chosen from hydrocarbon radicals containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms or from carbonyls, and R10 being chosen from hydrocarbon radicals whose main chain has from 1 to 6 carbon atoms. The glass yarns according to the invention are particularly suitable for reinforcing organic materials, the yarns and composites obtained resisting in a corrosive medium.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method for reducing the chemical activity and photo activity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles comprising adding an amorphous alumina-stabilizing agent, specifically an anion, such as citric acid, to an aqueous slurry of the titanium dioxide nanoparticles; treating the aqueous slurry with a source of alumina, such as a solution of sodium aluminate, to form alumina-treated titanium dioxide nanoparticles; recovering the alumina-treated inorganic nanoparticles, wherein the nanoparticles have a particle size of about 50 to about 300 nm; and milling the nanoparticles to form nanoparticles having a particle size about 15% smaller than silica-treated inorganic nanoparticles milled under similar conditions. The titanium dioxide nanoparticles described herein are useful in cosmetic, coating and thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a splayed material comprising a layered material splayed with a particle having a diameter equal to or less than 3 micrometers. Another embodiment of the invention includes an article comprising a matrix and a layered material splayed with a polymeric particles dispersed in a medium. The invention also relates to methods for preparing these materials via mixing, milling and emulsifying a solvent borne polymer with a surfactant. A further method describes a method for preparing a nanocomposite from a splayant particle prepared by combining an emulsion polymerization monomer and a surfactant dispersible in a medium wherein the monomer is not dispersible in the medium.

Abstract: A polymer/organoclay composition having improved color stability. The composition includes a halogenated polymer matrix. It also includes an organoclay composition which is comprised of phyllosilicate clay and one or more quaternary ammonium compounds. The quaternary ammonium compounds include tri- and tetra-[poly]oxyalkylene quaternary ammonium compounds, the ether and ester derivatives thereof. The phyllosilicate clay phyllosilicate clay includes a smectite clay and the polymer includes polyvinyl chloride. The polymer/organoclay composition includes quaternary ammonium compounds selected from the following: tris[2-hydroxyethyl]tallow alkyl ammonium ion, tris[2-hydroxyethyl]hydrogenated tallow alkyl ammonium ion and tris[2-hydroxyethyl]stearyl alkyl ammonium ion.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polyamide resin composition having high mechanical properties and high heat resistance while achieving a satisfactory balance between various physical properties. A molded product made of this polyamide resin exhibits a lower warpage and excellent surface appearance. A method for producing the polyamide, resin composition is also provided. The present invention provides a polyamide resin composition containing a polyamide resin and swelling mica treated with a polyether compound having a bisphenol structure. The present invention also provides a method for making the polyamide resin composition including melt-mixing a polyamide resin with a polyether compound.

Abstract: A tire having a tread, where the tread includes a vulcanized rubber and silica that has been surface-modified with polymer chemically attached to the silica surface.

Abstract: A sulphur-vulcanizable rubber composition usable for the manufacture of tires, based on at least: (A)—one diene elastomer selected from the group consisting of polybutadienes, natural rubber, synthetic polyisoprenes, butadiene copolymers, isoprene copolymers and mixtures of these elastomers (component A); (B)—a reinforcing white filler (component B); (C)—a coupling agent (white filler/diene elastomer) bearing at least one activated double ethylene bond (component C), with which there is associated: (D)—between 0.05 and 1 phr (parts by weight per hundred of elastomer) of a heat-triggered radical initiator (component D). The coupling agent is in particular an alkoxysilane of the family of alkoxy(C1–C4)-silylpropyls, in particular a trialkoxy(C1–C4)-silylpropyl methacrylate, in particular trimethoxy-silylpropyl methacrylate. Process for preparing such a rubber composition. Tire or semi-finished product, in particular tread, for a tire comprising a rubber composition according to the invention.

Abstract: A battery operated hand-held dispenser which operates efficiently at lower power levels than prior art devices. The dispenser as included therein has spray, foam or stream, dispensing capabilities coupled with pump mechanisms, vent mechanisms and positive closures.